Tommy Tiernan is an Irish comedian, actor, and writer. He rose to fame in the late 1990s, winning the Perrier Comedy Award at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 1998, and has since become one of Ireland’s most successful stand-up performers with multiple international tours and specials. Tiernan is also known for his role as Gerry in the hit Channel 4 series Derry Girls, where his understated performance as the long-suffering father added emotional depth to the comedy. He hosts The Tommy Tiernan Show on RTÉ, a unique interview format where guests are unknown to him in advance, showcasing his spontaneity and insight.